Five budget-friendly places to visit this May half-term

So far the weather is looking warm and sunny this bank holiday weekend and half-term. Wondering what to do outside with your kids that won’t break the bank?

Here are five budget-friendly outdoor activities in South Wales.

The Wetter is Better Splash Pads at Morgan Jones Park, Caerphilly

Morgan Jones Park is a Green Flag award winning park that in the summer months lets rip their Wetter is Better jets – perfect for cooling down in the heat!

The park is also home to a café that gives back to the local community, as well as a wildflower meadow and a skate park.

Morgan Jones Park, Nantgarw Road, Caerphilly, CF83 1AB | Free to get in | Open 24/7

Bute Park, Cardiff

Described as the ‘green heart of the city,’ Bute Park is tucked behind Cardiff Castle and is a stone’s throw away from Cardiff’s main high streets and the civic centre.

The sprawling park gives kids plenty of space to play, and there are three cafes to choose from if they need refreshments.

Bute Park, North Road, Cardiff, CF10 3ER | Free | Open daily from 7:30am to 30 minutes before sunset

Festival Park Owl Sanctuary, Ebbw Vale

First set up in 1998 to care for injured or abandoned hawks, falcons and wild owls, the owl sanctuary also gives children the opportunity to learn about the birds and even hold an owl!

Find out more here.

Festival Park Owl Sanctuary, Victoria, Ebbw Vale, NP23 8FP | Free | Open daily from 10am to 4pm

Dyffryn Gardens, Vale of Glamorgan

A beautiful and iconic Welsh landmark, Dyffryn Gardens has two log stack play areas with plenty of space for playing and exploring.

Top tip: bring a magnifying glass or binoculars so you can spot the birds, squirrels, and creepy crawlies that make their home in the gardens.

Find out more here.

Dyffryn Gardens, St Nicholas, Vale of Glamorgan, CF5 6FZ | Family tickets start from £21 (One adult and three children) | Children under five visit for free | Open daily from 10am – 5pm

Walnut Tree Farm Park, Newport

Stretching over 80 acres, Walnut Tree Farm Park has activities to suit children of all ages, from pony rides and petting zoos, to pedal-powered go kart rides.

Find out more here.

Walnut Tree Farm, Coast Road, Newport, NP10 8SQ | Family ticket is £24 (two adults and two children) | Open daily from 10am – 5pm